The Barcelona Pavilion
About the Design
The Barcelona Pavlion designed by Architect Mies Van der Rohe was the German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition in Spain.This building was used for the official opening of the German section of the exhibition. It is an important building in the history of modern architecture, known for its simple form and its spectacular use of extravagant materials, such as marble, red onyx and traertine. The same features of minimalism and spectacular can be applied to the prestigious furniture specifically designed for the building, among which the iconic barcelona chair.
The Barcelona Pavlion designed by Architect Mies Van der Rohe was the German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition in Spain.This building was used for the official opening of the German section of the exhibition. It is an important building in the history of modern architecture, known for its simple form and its spectacular use of extravagant materials, such as marble, red onyx and traertine. The same features of minimalism and spectacular can be applied to the prestigious furniture specifically designed for the building, among which the iconic barcelona chair.
